Iringa, Toka and Thika with their much
publicized story of possible relocation from Toronto's cold zoo to an animal
sanctuary in California, are bringing to our attention the growing concern
with the welfare and possible rights for animals.

Some questions we might
look at are:

1) From your experience, would you say that animals exhibit
somecognition, emotions and experience pain and suffering? (should
someanimals be singled out for consideration?)
2) What sort of rights
to care and welfare could humans reasonably extend to those creatures who
share nature with us?
3) What sort of care might we extend to the whole
of nature?
4) How might extending care and compassion to animals affect
our current way of life?

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activities and discussion for Humanists in the Toronto area. Please note: HAT events are open to the public, and
views expressed do not necessarily represent the official views of the Humanist
Association of Toronto